New Motorola QWERTY Phone and Boost Mobile `Monthly Unlimited` Service is a Clutch Combo for Texters

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Mon Jun 1, 2009 9:00am EDT

Boost Mobile Introduces Full Keyboard Phone with Launch of Motorola Clutch i465
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. & IRVINE, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Boost Mobile `Monthly Unlimited` customers can now take full advantage of the
unlimited text messaging service thanks to the new Motorola Clutch i465™ phone
that includes a full QWERTY keyboard and walkie-talkie capabilities. The
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) handset and `Monthly Unlimited` service from Boost
Mobile, make a powerful combination for anyone who wants unlimited anytime
calling, text messaging, wireless Web and walkie-talkie service for a flat $50 a
month rate with no contract, credit check or hidden fees*. 

Boost Mobile, the no contract division of Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) redefined
value for wireless consumers earlier this year with its `Monthly Unlimited`
service, offering unlimited anytime calling, text messaging, wireless Web and
exclusive Boost® Walkie-Talkie service with a national calling area in 17,500
cities throughout the United States on the Nextel National Network for $50 a
month - all with no additional telecom taxes, activation, roaming, traveling or
long distance fees. 

"We recognize that iDEN users want a dependable push-to-talk device with
enhanced messaging capabilities," said Rick Gadd, vice president, Motorola
Mobile Devices. "We`re proud to bring this first-of-a-kind Motorola device to
Boost Mobile as a no contract option to meet the needs of budget-conscious
consumers." 

"Motorola Clutch is a terrific addition to our diverse handset line-up. If you
like to text as much as you talk, this is the device for you," said Neil
Lindsay, chief marketing officer, Boost Mobile. "Boost Mobile offers a full
suite of solutions for every customer with a range of handsets to choose from
and budget-friendly, dependable services such as our $50 Monthly Unlimited
plan." 

Stay in the groove

Clutch is the first Motorola device with walkie-talkie capabilities designed for
messaging1, providing you with many ways to keep talking and get more done. A
full QWERTY keyboard with shortcut keys and software upgrades, such as IM-style
texting1, makes it easy to respond and follow the message stream. Get the last
word in with increased character space and keep your eye on multiple
conversations by using the all-in-one homebase view of your incoming and
outgoing messages1. If your voice expresses what written words can`t, Motorola`s
leading push-to-talk technology is your verbal IM for keeping in constant
contact. 

Unlimited Possibilities

With a familiar design and military-tough durability, Motorola Clutch satisfies
your messaging needs and paired with the $50 Boost Monthly Unlimited Plan,
customers can handle whatever their daily routine dishes out. Boost Mobile
offers affordable alternatives to long-term wireless contracts, providing
flexible payment options and value for cost-conscious consumers including the
Monthly Unlimited no contract plan that includes nationwide talk, text and
walkie-talkie for $50 a month. 

Motorola Clutch i465 Features:

* Nationwide Boost® Walkie-Talkie 
* Full QWERTY Keypad 
* Unified Messaging and Threaded Messaging1
* Bluetooth®2
* Camera with 4x Zoom and Video Capture 
* GPS Enabled1
* Speakerphone with Voice-Activated Dialing 
* Wireless Web Enabled1

Availability and Pricing

Motorola Clutch i465 from Boost Mobile is available now at www.boostmobile.com
with free shipping for the price of $129.99 with no contract, credit check or
hidden fees. Following the online launch, the Clutch i465 will be available
through various other Boost Mobile retail and distribution channels. 

To experience Motorola Clutch, please visit
http://www.motorola.com/consumers/US-EN/Motorola-Clutch-i465-US-EN.do?vgnextoid=e614045f771d0210VgnVCM1000008406b00aRCRD.


The Clutch in Action

Earlier this month Boost Mobile joined forces with Motorola as the title sponsor
of IndyCar Series star Danica Patrick`s #7 Andretti Green Racing IndyCar for the
remainder of the 2009 IndyCar Series. In celebration of this new partnership,
Boost Mobile and Motorola also announced the Pop Your Clutch
sweepstakesathttp://www.popyourclutch.com. Hard-core texters, talkers and Indy
fans can register for a chance to win a grand prize trip package to an IndyCar
race and beautiful Sonoma, Calif., as well as one of 10 Motorola Clutch i465
handsets, plus $150 of Boost Mobile service that will be given away after each
of the remaining 11 IndyCar Series events. 

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is
focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications
infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to
high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of
innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected
and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $30.1 billion in 2008. For
more information, please visit www.motorola.com. 

About Boost Mobile

Boost Mobile, a division of Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) and 2009 North American
Prepaid Mobile Service of the Year, as named by analyst firm Frost & Sullivan,
redefines value for wireless consumers with its `Monthly Unlimited` service,
offering unlimited anytime calling, text messaging, wireless web and exclusive
Boost® Walkie-Talkie service with a national calling area for $50 a month. Boost
Mobile `Monthly Unlimited` offers flat-rate, nationwide service in 17,500 cities
throughout the United States on the Nextel National Network - all with no
additional telecom taxes, activation, roaming, traveling or long distance fees.
Boost Mobile offers a selection of quality handsets from Motorola, ranging from
entry-level to high end, as well as worry-free calling plans that enable
customers to pay by the minute, day or month. Boost-branded wireless phones are
available nationwide at nearly 20,000 major retail stores including Best Buy,
Radio Shack, Target, Wal-Mart; Sprint retail stores and independent wireless
dealer locations; with Re-Boost® available at approximately 100,000 locations
throughout the U.S. Purchase and experience Boost Mobile on the Web at MySpace,
Facebook, Twitter and www.boostmobile.com. 

Certain mobile phone features are dependent on the capabilities and settings of
your service provider`s network. Additionally, certain features may not be
activated by your service provider, and/or their network settings may limit the
feature`s functionality. Always contact your service provider about feature
availability and functionality. All features, functionality and other product
specifications are based upon the latest available information and are believed
to be accurate; however such product specifications are subject to change
without notice or obligation. 

* State and local sales taxes may apply when adding funds to your Boost Mobile
account. 

1 Network and/or SIM card dependent feature, not available in all areas.
Airtime, data charges and/or additional charges may apply. Push to Talk
connectivity requires Push to Talk compatible phones. 

2 This device supports Bluetooth HSP, HFP profiles. In order for Bluetooth
devices to communicate with one another, they must utilize the same Bluetooth
profile. To determine the profiles supported by other Motorola devices, visit
www.motorola.com/bluetooth. For other devices, contact their respective
manufacturer. 

Certain Bluetooth features including those listed may not be supported by all
compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices, and/or the functionality of such features
may be limited in certain devices, or by certain wireless carriers. Contact your
wireless carrier about feature availability and functionality. 

3 Fastest based on initial call setup time. 

©2009 Boost Worldwide, Inc. All rights reserved. BOOST and BOOST MOBILE and
Logo, and the Logo are trademarks of Boost. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are
registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service
names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2009. All
rights reserved. 



Motorola, Inc.
Juli Burda, 847-523-5035
Juli.Burda@motorola.com
or
Boost Mobile Media Center
949-748-3440
press@boostmobile.com

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